Carlsberg moves to list Indian arm, eyes $700M IPO
What's the story
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg A/S has confidentially filed draft papers for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its Indian subsidiary, according to Bloomberg. The company hopes to raise up to $700 million (approximately ₹6,600 crore) through the listing. The move comes as part of a larger trend of growing interest in India's IPO market.
Listing details
Carlsberg India to conduct secondary share sale
The upcoming IPO is likely to be a secondary share sale by Carlsberg. The company has enlisted Kotak Mahindra Capital Company, as well as the Indian arms of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. for the proposed offering. However, specifics such as size, structure and timing of this transaction are still subject to change.
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Carlsberg's presence in India
Carlsberg India is the second-largest beer producer in the country, with a market share of about 22%. The company entered the Indian market in 2007 and now runs 14 breweries across the country. This includes eight owned plants and six contract manufacturing units.